Letter from William Watts Jones to Robert Williams, March 17,
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Letter from William Watts Jones to Robert Williams, March 17, 1818
WilmingtonMarch 17, 1818Dear Sir

After much difficulty and trouble I have caught some of the negroes, mortgaged
to the Trustees of the University on their executions against Smith.

I have been obliged to get the sheriff to appoint new deputies who were two or
days and nights after them before they could get them, as they were concealed
and guarded. This has cost me about $30. I mention these things to
show you the difficulty of levying an execution on his negroes. I have no doubt
Smith will
apply again for time; and if it is granted, I feel satisfied the negroes will
not be found to levy on; indeed he now keeps 3 or 4 out of the way.

I am perfectly disposed that he should have indulgence, if the trustees
think proper; but I will not undertake to have the execution satisfied again;
because the trouble and expense, (even if I could succeed) would be more than I
should get by it. His business is fast drawing to a close and I believe the debt
must be got now or never.